About us

Ulkomaankaupan Agenttiliitto r.y. | Finnish Foreign Trade Agents Federation Building a network for international business since 1945

The Finnish Foreign Trade Agents Federation (FFTAF) is a membership organization which facilitates international trade for small and medium size companies. Members of the organization are commercial agents, importers and distributors of various industry sectors. Member companies are a valuable marketing force on the Finnish market of raw materials, semi-factured goods and investment goods for the industry and also of consumer goods to wholesalers and retailers.

FFTAF works on both short and long term goals through national and international networks, lobbying, membership services and fairs, with the aim of improving the business and profitability of member companies.

FFTAF is a member of several international organizations, such as the Internationally United Agents and Brokers (IUCAB). Through these organizations FFTAF is a part of a bigger force taking a stand for example in issues regarding the legistlation within the EU regarding commercial agents rights and obligations.

For its members the Federation offers special advantages in the form of e.g. legal counseling, different types of contract templates and a Nordic database. From the database companies looking for a commercial agent can contact agents in the wanted territory and member agents can find agent proposals in their line of interest.

If you are a commercial agent, importer or distributor you are welcome to join the Finnish Foreign Trade Agents Federation!

FFTAF is a member of many international and national organizations. These include e.g. the Nordic Trade Agent Federation, Internationally United Commercial Agents and Brokers (IUCAB), Suomalais-Venäläinen kauppakamari, Suomi-Liettua Kauppayhdistys, Suomi-Latvia Kauppayhdistys and Suomalais-Eestiläinen Kauppayhdistys.